Everyday It Happens by Kathleen Kiker
Every time I speak, another person hates me,
Every time they answer, I must forgive again.
Every time I listen, I suppress my angry comments,
Every time I hear them, I brush away the tears.
Everywhere I go, I am a nameless victim,
Everywhere I hide, they find me once again.
Every time they see me, I put a happy face on,
Every time they leave me, the tears roll down my cheeks.
Every night I'm sleeping, I dream of faceless horrors,
Every day I'm living, I wish it were not so.
Discussion -
-Does bullying affect everyone in the same way?
-How do the things you say affect people around you? (How do things I say affetct people around me?)
- Have you ever said anything (on purpose or on accident) that could be considered bullying? How could that affect others?
-What can you do to be a good example of acceptance and understanding?
-What are some ways you can reach out to someone who may be struggling?
Everyday It Happens by Kathleen Kiker
Every time I speak, another person hates me,
Every time they answer, I must forgive again.
Every time I listen, I suppress my angry comments,
Every time I hear them, I brush away the tears.
Everywhere I go, I am a nameless victim,
Everywhere I hide, they find me once again.
Every time they see me, I put a happy face on,
Every time they leave me, the tears roll down my cheeks.
Every night I'm sleeping, I dream of faceless horrors,
Every day I'm living, I wish it were not so.
Discussion -
Video - "To This Day"
http://mbc.sandi.net/library/236937
Discussion -
-Does bullying affect everyone in the same way?
-How do the things you say affect people around you? (How do things I say affetct people around me?)
- Have you ever said anything (on purpose or on accident) that could be considered bullying? How could that affect others?
-What can you do to be a good example of acceptance and understanding?
-What are some ways you can reach out to someone who may be struggling?